Pre-K Assistant

Pre‑K Assistant

Clayton County Public Schools – Jackson Elementary, Jonesboro, Georgia

Job : 5786197

Final date to receive applications: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Pre‑K Assistant provides support for the instructional program within the assigned Pre‑Kindergarten (4‑ and 5‑year‑olds) classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. This position reports to the Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to practice and reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching academic goals.
• Communicates with teachers regarding classroom assignments and implementing objectives; provides support in the instructional process and evaluating progress.
• Monitors students in a variety of settings (classroom, playground, field trips) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Reports observations and incidents (accidents, fights, inappropriate behavior, rule violations, safety conditions) to appropriate personnel.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and required.

KEY

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution.
• OR Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution.
• OR Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous employment in a Pre‑K program preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC‑issued Paraprofessional License (Certification Team will apply upon hire).
• Requires regular communication with school administrative personnel and external constituencies such as parents and community agencies.
• Excellent classroom management required.
• Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven to seven and one‑half hours per day; light duty expected with lifting up to 20 lbs.

NOTE: This is a grade 16, 190 day position that pays for experience Stes 6‑8.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $23,213 to $33,252 (Paid based on salary scale)

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Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

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Email: ccpsapplicant.ga.us